Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has addressed representations from various Central Tax Zones regarding the need to revise and reorganize the territorial jurisdictions of Central Tax Commissionerates (CGST). Instead of handling these requests individually, CBIC plans a comprehensive review for all field formations under its Central Tax Zones. Principal Chief/Chief Commissioners have been directed to assess their zones’ needs and submit detailed proposals justifying the required changes by March 31, 2025. These proposals should be emailed to gst-cbec@gov.in, with a copy to the Deputy Commissioner (GST), Prashant Sharma. This initiative, approved by the CBIC Chairman, aims to streamline administrative efficiency and align jurisdictional structures across zones.
F. No. CBIC-20010/5/2025-GST
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
GST Policy Wing
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Room No. 244-D, North Block New Delhi,
Dated 12th March. 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Reorganisation of territorial jurisdiction of Central Tax Commissionerates under CBIC in all Central Tax Zones
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject above and inform that various representations have been received from different Central Tax Zones for revising and reorganising the territorial jurisdiction of the Central Tax Commissionerates (CGST) under their Zones due to various administrative reasons and to state that the matter has been examined.
2. In this regard it has been decided that instead of revising and reorganising the territorial jurisdiction of the Central Tax Commissionerates (CGST) in a piecemeal manner, an assessment of such requirements can be done for all the field formations (Central Tax Commissionerates) under all the Central Tax Zones of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, which shall then be put up to Hon’ble Finance Minister in a comprehensive manner.
3. Thus, it is requested that Pr. Chief/Chief Commissioners of all Central CGST Zones may assess such requirement for revising and reorganising the territorial jurisdiction of the Central Tax Commissionerates (CGST) under their Zones and may please send the proposals regarding such revision and reorganisation, specifically highlighting the justification and reasons for the required changes. to this office latest by 31st March 2025. The proposals may be sent via e-mail to gst-cbec@gov.in along with a copy to PrashantSharma.irs@gov.in.
4. This issues with the approval of Chairman (CBIC).
Prashant Sharma
Deputy Commissioner (GST)
e-mail: prashantsharma.irs@gov.in
Mobile: 9871123854
To,
All Pr. Chief/ Chief Commissioners of CGST and CX Zones.
